Truck Accident Lawyers

St. Louis Tractor-Trailer Accident Injury Attorneys Serving Missouri and Illinois 

The mixture of massive trucks and tractor-trailers with small passenger cars on Missouri and Illinois highways presents a dangerous situation in even the best circumstances. Fully loaded trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, making them difficult to stop and maneuver and much more likely to cause serious damage when they hit cars that usually weigh around 3,000 pounds. Other factors such as fatigue, distracted driving, impairment and improper maintenance contribute to the potential for a serious truck accident on Missouri and Illinois roads.

At The Cagle Law Firm, our St. Louis truck accident lawyers are committed to standing up for people who were hurt due to the negligence of truck drivers and the trucking companies that push them to put profits over safety. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a Missouri or Illinois accident involving a semi or other big truck, The Cagle Law Firm can help you recover the compensation you deserve.

Contact Our Missouri & Illinois Truck Accident Lawyers

At The Cagle Law Firm, our personal injury attorneys are ready to evaluate your truck accident claim free of charge and explain your legal options for recovery. Call our St. Louis truck accident attorneys today at 800.685.3302 for a free consultation or use our online contact form.

Truck accident cases are time-sensitive. Every day that passes after a truck accident, more evidence may be lost. Contacting a personal injury attorney as soon as possible ensures that evidence and specifics regarding the accident can be better preserved.

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About Truck Accidents in Missouri and Illinois 

The St. Louis metro area is a major hub for interstate trucking, and several major interstate truck routes pass through Missouri and southern Illinois. Interstate 70, I-64, I-55 and I-44 all converge on St. Louis, linking the city with other major metro areas like Chicago, Memphis and Kansas City. In addition to long-haul trucks, a large number of local delivery trucks travel Missouri and Illinois roads every day.

All of this truck traffic creates the potential for serious accidents. The most recent statistics from the Missouri State Highway Patrol show that trucks were involved in 10,324 accidents in the state during 2010. Injuries were reported in 1,868 of those truck accidents, and 85 of them had fatalities. A total of 105 people died and 4,007 were injured in Missouri commercial motor vehicle accidents in 2010. In fact, statistics show that accidents involving heavy trucks in Missouri were more likely to be deadly. Commercial motor vehicles were involved in 9 percent of all Missouri accidents, but 12.6 percent of all fatal crashes.

The situation was similar in Illinois, where tractor-trailers were involved in 10,343 accidents, and single-unit trucks were involved in 7,167 crashes during 2010, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Eighty-four of the tractor-trailer wrecks resulted in death, and 1,836 caused injuries. Most of the people killed or injured in Illinois tractor-trailer collisions were not in the truck. Of the 96 people killed in Illinois tractor-trailer accidents, only 14 were in the truck. As for people injured in tractor-trailer crashes, only 483 of the 2,643 injured people were occupants of the truck. 

Many factors can play a role in causing serious truck accidents. Driver fatigue, speeding, aggressive driving, failure to yield, use of over-the-counter drugs and distracted driving are all common causes. These are also frequently issues in car accidents, however their effects can be far more devastating when a massive tractor-trailer is involved. Heavy trucks also require frequent inspections and maintenance to avoid brake and other equipment failures. Some trucking companies cut corners on repairs to boost their bottom line. A trucking company may hire a reckless truck driver or retain a driver who has a history of driving violations, making the trucking company potentially liable for negligent hiring and retention.

Large trucks are required to carry liability insurance with much higher limits because of the catastrophic injuries that they can cause. That increases the stakes after a truck crash. It is important that you are able to receive full compensation for all injuries and suffering caused by a negligent truck driver or trucking company. The experienced 18-wheeler accident attorneys at The Cagle Law Firm know the steps to take to ensure that you get the maximum compensation for your injuries and property damage if a truck driver was at fault in your accident. Our St. Louis truck accident lawyers have the negotiating experience and aggressive litigation techniques to help ensure fair compensation.

Contact Our Experienced St. Louis Truck Accident Lawyers 

Wherever you are in Missouri or Illinois, the skilled personal injury lawyers at The Cagle Law Firm can help you get the compensation you deserve for your truck accident injuries. We represent victims of truck accidents in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, including the Missouri and southern Illinois communities of Ballwin, Belleville, Chesterfield, Collinsville, East St. Louis, Edwardsville, Kirkwood, Mehlville, Oakville, University City, Arnold, Columbia, Florissant, O’Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters and Wildwood).

Get help from our St. Louis truck accident attorneys today by calling 800.685.3302 for a free consultation. You can also fill out our online contact form.